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Old Jul 25, 2007 | 10:54 PM
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as mentioned in previous posts, my wife who hates my non family car does not like the wind blowing her hair over her face. how much of a difference does the wind screen make on the verts? Temp? any info is appreciated. Oh yeah if she bitches once more she doesnt get to ride for 2 months and her replacement (blond, 36d, 19-23 years old) gets to take her place.
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Old Jul 25, 2007 | 11:01 PM
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None of the windscreens will be enough to satisfy her. I've had both (GM and VetteNet and while they do make a marginal difference at city street speeds ~45mph, at freeway speeds 70+ mph the difference is negligible to nonexistant.

Can you say, "Doo Rag"? That's more likely your answer to keep the hair out of her face.

A tip that will work some is to raise the windows on both doors about 2.5" to 3". It looks a little goofy, but makes a big difference in the air flow in the passenger compartment.
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Old Jul 25, 2007 | 11:09 PM
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A tip that will work some is to raise the windows on both doors about 2.5" to 3". It looks a little goofy, but makes a big difference in the air flow in the passenger compartment.
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To hell with the window trick!

I'd go for the 21 year old blond!

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Old Jul 25, 2007 | 11:50 PM
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I have a Vet Net ... Strongly recommend it... Also you can raise the windows and create a little cocoon which will cut down on turbulence and wind noise so you can enjoy music and have a conversation without shouting!




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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by cincyspider
To hell with the window trick!

I'd go for the 21 year old blond!


Cute, but she looks to be about 14.....
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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Bryanwithy
Oh yeah if she bitches once more she doesnt get to ride for 2 months and her replacement (blond, 36d, 19-23 years old) gets to take her place.
Win-Win.

I have the Vette Net, which is lower profile than the GM version. GM mounting brackets are more user-friendly ... permanent v remove/replace each time. And the higher profile of the GM model cuts down the cockpit turbulence more. But I'm happier with the look of the Vette Net.




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Old Jul 29, 2007 | 02:08 PM
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She was 20 in that pic...2 years ago....

Question about the nets....can you leave them up when raising the top???
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Mine works - GM Acessory

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Seem's that opinion's of the windscreens are like exhaust systems, everyone's opinion is different. I like my GM one. More important, my wife likes it. It cuts about 50% of the turbulence out. Her hair will still blow around, just not as severe.
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Mine works just fine as well.....also a GM accessory.

If my wife complains, as she usually does, at least this reduces the turbulence and complaints.
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Originally Posted by rakuhn
Mine works just fine as well.....also a GM accessory.

If my wife complains, as she usually does, at least this reduces the turbulence and complaints.
Wives have several important functions - bitchin' is near the top of the list. They are like sailors, as long as they are complaining, they are happy. Time to worry is when they stop
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Well stated.
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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 01:08 AM
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Originally Posted by rakuhn
Well stated.


After a nice drive on friday it was brought up again, so I informed her of the ultimatum i posted on here to which she responded "if you can find one that will ride with you then have fun" so i have been vigorously looking all weekend only to realize the reason i have my car is because she supports me....(can you tell she is reading as i type).


Thanks for the info everyone, i think i will be going for a gm windscreen and seeing if i can get the frame chromed.
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